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Global Health Support Initiative II (GHSI II)

The Global Health Support Initiative improves the effectiveness of USAID population, health and nutrition programs. Using evidence-based best practices, the program's vision is to create a large, sustainable pool of talented global health professionals and responsive organizational and professional development programs. GHSI main areas of focus include: 1) the recruitment, placement, career development and mentoring of fellows and interns both in Washington DC and abroad; 2) implementation of a diversity initiative that creates opportunities for underrepresented populations in the field of global health; and 3) organizational development support for USAID staff in Washington, DC and USAID Missions and professional development opportunities for fellows and USAID staff.In Indonesia, the GHSI program supports three technical staff within the USAID/Indonesia health office - the Senior Infectious Disease and Science Advisor, the Senior Maternal Child Advisor, and the Global Fund Liaison.

USD 189.2M budget ·USD 204.2M disbursed ·U.S. Agency for International Development implementer ·Nepal location ·Jun 17, 2010 – Sep 30, 2024 timeline

Overview

About this project

The Global Health Support Initiative improves the effectiveness of USAID population, health and nutrition programs. Using evidence-based best practices, the program's vision is to create a large, sustainable pool of talented global health professionals and responsive organizational and professional development programs. GHSI main areas of focus include: 1) the recruitment, placement, career development and mentoring of fellows and interns both in Washington DC and abroad; 2) implementation of a diversity initiative that creates opportunities for underrepresented populations in the field of global health; and 3) organizational development support for USAID staff in Washington, DC and USAID Missions and professional development opportunities for fellows and USAID staff.In Indonesia, the GHSI program supports three technical staff within the USAID/Indonesia health office - the Senior Infectious Disease and Science Advisor, the Senior Maternal Child Advisor, and the Global Fund Liaison.

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